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The big cattle drives began after the Civil War and Texan Charles Goodnight realized that they needed a way to carry supplies and cooking equipment. Up until that point everything was carried on horseback. In 1866 he rebuilt a large four wheel army surplus wagon with steel axles that could…
From North Dakota State University Extension: After a flood, stalls and paddocks need to be cleaned and disinfected before horses can go back to those areas. Charlie Stoltenow, DVM, North Dakota State University Extension Service veterinarian, and Carrie Hammer, DVM, PhD, NDSU Extension equine specialist, recommend removing any bedding, feed,…
In 1933, August A. Busch, Jr. gave a hitch of Clydesdales to his father in celebration of the resumption of brewing in St. Louis following the repeal of Prohibition. Their first stop was the governor of New York who was responsible or getting the Prohibition repealed. He received a case…
One of the most famous brands in the cowboy world is the 6666 (Four Sixes) brand from Guthrie, Texas. At age 19 Samuel “Burk” Burnett (with a little help from his father) purchased a herd of 100 cattle wearing the 6666 brand. He negotiated rights to the brand as part…